Senior PLC Programming Technician
Who We Are
Founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with a bold mission to enrich women’s lives, Mary Kay has grown into one of the world’s most successful and enduring beauty brands. For more than 60 years, our people-first culture and commitment to innovation have powered our global success in skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Our corporate teams spanning R&D, marketing, IT, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, analytics, and more play a critical role in supporting millions of Independent Beauty Consultants across more than 35 markets worldwide. At Mary Kay, employees collaborate on meaningful work that drives real impact, fuels entrepreneurship, and advances science backed beauty. Guided by purpose, we are equally committed to sustainability, supporting women affected by cancer and domestic abuse, and inspiring future generations, all while offering rewarding careers with global reach and opportunities for growth.
What We Offer
Generous Paid Time Off
401K & Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Free On-site Fitness Center & Health Clinic
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Product Discounts
About the Role
Programs automation and controls systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers). Performs installation of control and power systems for cosmetic packaging and processing equipment. Identifies, fabricates and installs modifications to existing equipment and performs specific maintenance functions in troubleshooting and repair of cosmetic packaging and processing equipment.
Responsibilities:
Validates the design and specifications of electrical/electronic systems for packaging and processing equipment. Participates in the final development of packaging and processing equipment and assists in the development of specifications for new equipment. Recommends revisions to existing specifications and procedures and assists in the development of specifications for new equipment.
Fabricates, installs, debugs and maintains new electrical/electronic systems for packaging and processing equipment to improve performance or accommodate new product. Troubleshoots electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems; makes repairs or adjusts equipment as needed.
Program PLC’s, AC/DC drives and Servo Drives. Modify robot, PLC programs, and human machine screen interfaces (HMI’s) as required. Troubleshoot equipment consisting of controllers, robotics and programmable logic controllers. Assists in organizing and coordinating installation of new electronic systems.
Performs maintenance on precision measuring and gauging instruments and electronic test equipment used by the Electric Shop.
This job requires on-site work at a Mary Kay facility.
** To save time applying, Mary Kay Inc. does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Experience: 5+ years in a Manufacturing environment
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Siemens, Automation Direct, Mitsubishi, Omron, ELAU, etc.
Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up. Experience with logic auto-generation from templates is a plus.
Must have technical knowledge and electrical skills that are congruent with the requirement of the incumbent having a journeyman’s license. In addition, the incumbent will have demonstrated competencies established for this job as specified in the electrical competency model.
Must be experienced in the safety regulations of both Mary Kay Inc. and all local and national safety requirements.
Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk for extended periods of time.
Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs.
Working Conditions:
This job requires frequent exposure to odors, noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, gases, heat, cold, chemicals and weather conditions.
Incumbent is subject to other hazards such as, electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, temperature extremes, and high places.
Incumbent may be on call and possibly called to work at night or on weekends. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required.
